The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Sainsbury’s CEO revealed as City Food & Drink Lecture 2024 keynote speaker
The organisers of the City Food & Drink Lecture have announced the 2024 keynote speaker for the event will be Simon Roberts, CEO of Sainsbury’s.
The Compleat Food Group’s net zero targets gain SBTi validation
Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced that its targets to reach net zero GHG emissions have been validated by the SBTi.
Food school pilot teaches students the nutritional benefits of fish
The City of London has commenced with its food school pilot in Barking and Dagenham, teaching schoolchildren about the nutritional benefits of fish.
Plant-based producer VBites enters administration
Plant-based food manufacturer VBites Foods Ltd is entering administration after 30 years of production.
Lidl replaces ‘Use By’ labels on dairy to tackle food waste
UK retailer Lidl has revealed that it is scrapping ‘Use By’ dates in favour of ‘Best Before’ dates on all of its own brand milk and yoghurt.
NFU manifesto calls on support for food and farming ahead of general election
The NFU has urged all political parties to support policies which back British food and farming in its newly published manifesto.
Waitrose publishes 2023/24 Food and Drink Report
UK supermarket Waitrose has released its 2023/24 Food and Drink Report, detailing how food inflation has affected consumer shopping.
AHDB predicts late Christmas food sales in 2023
AHDB has predicted a number of trends in food sales for Christmas 2023, as cost-of-living concerns continue to affect consumer food choices.
Government invests £2bn towards cultivated meat research
Science Minister Andrew Griffith MP has revealed a £2bn Government plan to “seize the potential of engineering biology”.
BFFF creates new safety guidance for frozen food manufacturing
The BFFF has developed new guidance on the suitability of footwear used in the frozen food industry.